Building Background Knowledge with Multimodal Learning
Strategies for building background knowledge to make learning memorable and fun using multimodal learning experiences.
Morning Message Ideas for Preschool and Elementary Classrooms
Start the day with a positive classroom routine using morning message ideas that incorporate literacy learning.
Pitfalls of Using Symbolated Text For Literacy Instruction
Pitfalls of Using Symbolated Text for Literacy Instruction from the desk of Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed.
The Benefits of Using Puppets in Early Childhood Classrooms
An early-childhood educator shares the moment she discovered the benefits of using puppets in early childhood classrooms
Five Benefits of a Consistent Literacy Instruction Framework
Five benefits of using a consistent literacy instruction framework within a school district, especially for students receiving special education services.
Supporting Teachers and Students with Instructional Coaching
Strategies for supporting special educators with instructional coaching including external coaches with experience in research-based literacy instruction.
Words that Wow: Exposing Children to Rich Vocabulary
Vocabulary strategies for students receiving special education services. Benefits of being exposed to rich vocabulary words and playful literacy environments.
Repetition with Variety: An Element of Literacy Instruction
How and why to build a foundation of literacy learning for students with significant disabilities through repetition with variety.
ReadtopiaGO Introduced to Special Educators
ReadtopiaGO Introduced to Special Educators Special Educators received an overview of the ReadtopiaGO early-literacy curriculum for learners with complex learning